Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 2001 No 10

Magazine Overview

This issue of "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ измерение НЛО" (Fourth Dimension UFO) from October 2001, published by the Yaroslavl UFO Center named after F. Yu. Siegel, delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and scientific speculation. The cover story, "КТО БЫЛ В НАШЕЙ КОМНАТЕ?!" (Who Was In Our Room?!), presents two distinct personal accounts of encounters with unknown entities.

Article: Who Was In Our Room?!

The first account is from I.F. Mayantsev of Kostroma, who claims to have experienced an astral projection to a hypothetical planet named Pikran. During this experience, a small, robot-like figure, about 15 cm tall and constructed from a glowing, wire-like material, entered his room through an open window. The figure landed on his desk, glowed with rainbow colors (predominantly blue and greenish), and then fell silently to the floor before disappearing. Mayantsev found no trace of the object and speculates it was a robot performing a mission for a higher intelligence.

The second account comes from 14-year-old Masha S. from St. Petersburg, who reported seeing a creature under a bed in her dormitory room. She described it as having a round head, much larger than a human's, with no visible ears or nose, large, slanted eyes, and a wide mouth emitting gurgling sounds. The creature, which appeared to be naked and had white skin, slowly emerged from under the bed, causing Masha to scream in terror. The story was commented on by Natalia Mikhailovna Kapralova, a contactee, who suggested the creature emerged from a parallel world due to fear and returned when Masha screamed.

Article: The 'Loch Ness Monster' Was Caught in Lake Ostend

This section humorously reports on a 'monster' caught in Lake Ostend, Belgium. After a lengthy struggle, fishermen pulled a 25-kilogram carp, estimated to be at least 30 years old, from the water. The carp was reportedly ill and placed in a special tank for recovery. The article notes that the lake had recently attracted tourists due to sightings of a giant fin, leading to rumors of a monster similar to the Loch Ness Monster.

Article: We Will Fly to the Sun...

This piece discusses the European space probe Ulysses, which is studying the Sun from an unusual orbit perpendicular to the solar system's plane. The probe's elliptical orbit allows it to observe the Sun from its poles, a perspective inaccessible to ground-based telescopes. The article mentions Ulysses's second pass over the Sun's north pole and its upcoming trajectory towards Jupiter. It also notes that solar activity, after reaching a maximum, is beginning to decline, with a minimum expected in 5.5 years, fitting the 11-year solar cycle.

Article: Rare Northern Lights in the Southern USA

On November 8, 2001, residents in the southern United States, including Georgia and Alabama, witnessed a spectacular aurora borealis. The sky was filled with shimmering blue, green, and red lights that pulsed and changed color. The unusual visibility in southern latitudes caused some residents to mistake it for a terrorist attack or bombing. The phenomenon is explained as charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric gases.

Article: Pyramidal UFO Over Chile

Three witnesses in Iquique, Chile, reported seeing a giant, pyramidal UFO approximately 300 meters long hovering over the coast on October 5, 2001. The object displayed flashing red, yellow, and green lights, with a constant white light at its apex. A taxi driver described it as looking like a giant stealth bomber. The UFO emitted a bright light that illuminated the entire coast before disappearing after about 20 minutes.

Article: UFO Warned Americans About the September 11 Tragedy?

This article suggests that UFOs may have warned Americans about the September 11th attacks. It recounts an incident at a Canadian lake where a large, rainbow-colored sphere allegedly displayed images of the World Trade Center attacks. Another account involves a US Air Force Sergeant, Bill Bradley, who reported an unidentified object attempting to disable equipment in a radio block at Denver airbase, causing communication failures with five fighter jets. The article also mentions other unexplained phenomena reported in the Western press around that time, including giant waves off the coast of Florida and a ball lightning incident in Rhode Island.

Article: Another Rumor Revealed...

This short piece by Evgeny Sidorov from Riga, Latvia, warns readers to be critical of sensationalist information published in tabloids, especially during subscription campaigns. He recounts being approached by a journalist who proposed creating a fabricated UFO sensation for publicity, citing the 'M-shaped triangle' as a past example of such manufactured news.

Article: Zigel Readings

This section announces that the traditional 'Zigel Readings' event may not take place this season, but Vadim Chernobrov intends to organize a smaller conference as part of 'Kosmopoisk'. Readers are invited to contact him via email to coordinate the event and submit proposals for presentations.

Article: Comet Rain and the Development of Life on Earth

Researchers from UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analyzed lunar craters and noted a significant increase in impacts around 400 million years ago. They propose that this 'bombardment' by comets and meteorites may have played a crucial role in the evolution of life on Earth, potentially triggering the 'Cambrian explosion' by causing stress that led to greater diversity in early life forms. The article draws an analogy to pruning garden trees to increase yield.

Article: Specialist Sees 'Crop Circles' Being Formed

Nancy Talbott, a specialist in crop circles, reportedly witnessed their formation in Holland on August 21, 2001. She observed bright beams of light descending onto a field, followed by the appearance of a fresh crop circle. The formation was described as an ellipse with a trailing line, resembling the letter 'T'. The article suggests this event points to the intelligent nature of the forces creating crop circles.

Article: Bigfoot in Indonesia

British researchers claim to have found evidence of a 'Yeti-like' creature, known locally as 'Orang Pendek', in the jungles of Sumatra, Indonesia. The creature is described as being about 1.5 meters tall, walking on two legs, and covered in brown fur. While the researchers did not see the creature themselves, they collected a plaster cast of a footprint and a lock of hair for genetic analysis.

Article: Subscription Drive

This section urges readers to subscribe to the UFO magazine "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО" for the first half of 2002. It provides subscription details, including the cost and mailing address.

Article: Billionaire Defends Cloning

Billionaire Jim Clark has suspended a $60 million donation to a California university in protest of recent political restrictions on cloning and stem cell research. Clark argues that these bans threaten to plunge the US into a 'primitive era of medical research'. He criticizes politicians for ignorance and fear, emphasizing the potential of stem cell research for treating various diseases.

Article: Twenty Years of Infinity!

This article celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Yaroslavl UFO Center. It recounts past expeditions, including searches for UFO landing sites and the 'snowman' in the Pamir-Alai mountains. The piece reflects on the passage of time and the enduring fascination with UFOs. It also mentions the center's honorary members and expresses hope for open contact with extraterrestrial intelligence and advancements in human cloning.

Article: Cloning Pharaohs and Their Families

This section discusses the possibility of cloning ancient Egyptian pharaohs, citing the extraction of DNA samples from mummies. It mentions the development of a device called 'CLONSINTEZATOR' capable of reprogramming and copying DNA from any tissue, living or dead. The article suggests that such technology could allow for cloning in home settings and even 'improving' the genetic makeup of future generations.

Article: Great Britain - Freedom for Human Cloning!

In November, a UK court ruled that there is no legal framework regulating human cloning in the country. While Parliament attempted to control research in January, opponents of abortion successfully challenged the existing legislation, leading to largely uncontrolled research. The government is considering an appeal.

Article: Golden UFO Video Fund

This is a catalog of UFO-related video films available for purchase, including titles like "Three Hours of Miracle!", "UFO Video Album", and "Picran - Earth - Red Star". Prices vary based on the number of films ordered.

Article: Time Machine Experiments

This detailed article describes experiments conducted by the 'Kosmopoisk' research association with a prototype time machine. Initial tests involved mice, with a high mortality rate, followed by successful trials with cats and dogs. The article details the construction of a multi-layered spherical device and the challenges faced in human trials. Preliminary conclusions suggest that time can be accelerated or decelerated, with distinct characteristics for each process. The concept of time having multiple dimensions is explored, and the possibility of safe time travel is discussed, with caveats about not altering the past.

Article: Global Warming

Professor Robert Essenhigh of Ohio proposes that global warming is a cyclical natural phenomenon that will reverse within the next 20 years. He argues that increased carbon dioxide levels are a consequence, not a cause, of warming, attributing the primary driver to the natural water cycle and plant respiration. His model suggests that Earth may be approaching a peak in temperature, followed by a cooling period and a new ice age.

Article: UFO Over Stavropol

Residents of Stavropol reported seeing a giant, oval-shaped object glowing orange in the night sky on November 7. The object's light intensified and then faded. Compasses reportedly spun uncontrollably when attempting to pinpoint the UFO's location. This is the second such sighting in Stavropol in 1.5 years.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the unexplained, extraterrestrial encounters, and fringe science. It presents personal testimonies alongside scientific speculation and research, often with a critical yet open-minded approach. The editorial stance appears to favor the investigation of UFO phenomena and related mysteries, encouraging reader engagement and critical thinking while also promoting its own research center and publications.